Ep 6. A Trap and a Rout

During episode 6 of Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers-, titled "A Trap and a Rout," the story takes a dramatic turn as Nashetania, the Saint of Blades and one of the chosen Braves to fight against the demon king, leads the group deeper into the forest to find the demon's lair. Despite an uneasy atmosphere between the group and concerns over Nashetania's true motives, they follow her lead.

As they make their way through the forest, they come across a group of fiends, and begin to fight them off. The fight scene is well-animated and showcases the unique fighting abilities of each of the Braves, including Adlet's clever use of his smoke bombs and Flamie's precise archery skills. However, as the fight continues, it becomes apparent that there are too many fiends for them to handle alone.

Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Hans, the Trickster, appears. He had been previously separated from the group and had been gathering information on the movements of the fiends. With his timely assistance, they are able to rout the fiends and continue towards the demon's lair.

However, as they get closer, they begin to sense that something is not quite right. There is a sense of foreboding in the air, and it becomes clear that they have fallen into a trap. The forest begins to shift and morph around them, disorienting the group and separating them.

The episode then divides into multiple storylines following the individual Braves as they navigate through the trap. Adlet and Hans find themselves in a bizarre mansion with shifting rooms and hallucinations. Flamie is chased by a mysterious figure through the forest. Mora, the Saint of Mountains, is tasked with finding a way to break the illusion.

Though the individual storylines are interesting, they can sometimes feel disjointed. The viewer is left piecing together what is happening with each of the characters without a clear sense of how it all fits together. However, as the group begins to reunite, the puzzle pieces start to fall into place.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with the group finally finding their way out of the trap but still unsure of who has set it. It leaves the viewer eager to find out what happens next and who is behind the nefarious plot to stop the Braves. Overall, "A Trap and a Rout" is an action-packed episode that ramps up the tension and sets the stage for the second half of the season.